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    variable
    /ˈvɛːrɪəbl/

    adjective

    • 1. not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change: "the quality of hospital food is highly variable"
    • 2. able to be changed or adapted: "the drill has variable speed"

    noun

    • 1. an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change: "there are too many variables involved to make any meaningful predictions"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVARIABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    VARIABLE definition: 1. likely to change often: 2. a number, amount, or situation that can change: 3. likely to change…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › variableVariable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of VARIABLE is able or apt to vary : subject to variation or changes. How to use variable in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › variableVARIABLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    adjective. apt or liable to vary or change; changeable: variable moods. variable weather; variable moods. Antonyms: constant. capable of being varied or changed; alterable: a variable time limit for completion of a book. inconstant; fickle: a variable lover. Synonyms: mercurial, unsteady, vacillating. Antonyms: constant.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishVARIABLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    variable. noun [ C ] uk / ˈveəriəbl / us. a number, amount, or situation that can change: A patient's recovery time depends on so many variables, such as age, weight, and general health. (Definition of variable from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVARIABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A variable is a factor that can change in quality, quantity, or size, which you have to take into account in a situation. Decisions could be made on the basis of price, delivery dates, or any other variable.

  7. www.khanacademy.org › v › what-is-a-variableWhat is a variable? (video) | Khan Academy

    Variables in math are symbols, often letters, that represent different values in various situations. They help us understand and solve problems with changing values. For example, when calculating total earnings at a job with an hourly wage plus tips, a variable can represent the fluctuating tips, making it easier to determine total income.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvariable noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of variable noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.mathsisfun.com › definitions › variableVariable Definition (Illustrated Mathematics Dictionary) - Math...

    Illustrated definition of Variable: A symbol for a value we dont know yet. It is usually a letter like x or y. Example: in x 2 6, x is the...

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › variableVariable - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of variable. noun. something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation. “the weather is one variable to be considered”. see more. noun. a quantity that can assume any of a set of values. synonyms: variable quantity. see more.

  11. byjus.com › maths › variable-definitionVariable Definition | Types of Variables with Solved Example -...

    A variable is a quantity that may be changed according to the mathematical problem. The generic letters which are used in many algebraic expressions and equations are x, y, z. In other words, a variable is a symbol for a number where the value is not known. For example, x + 5 = 10. Here “x” is a variable.